Old Maps of Wellington Springs, Nevada for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Wellington Springs. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Wellington Springs.


Wellington Springs, NV maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Wellington
    1891 Map of Wellington
    1891 Wellington
    1891 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands of Mono and Esmeralda counties come alive in the late nineteenth century as miners and ranchers navigate the eastern Sierra. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Pine Grove, Rockland, and the Ludwig Mine.

  2. 1893 Map of Wellington, 1899 Print
    1893 Map of Wellington, 1899 Print
    1893 Wellington
    1899 Print · USGS
    The high valleys of the California-Nevada border were a rugged frontier of mines and ranching in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Wellington, the remote Ludwig Mine, and the mountain camps of Pine Grove and Rockland.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Walker Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Nevada and the eastern Sierra Nevada are captured just after the war as mining and ranching shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family connections to centers like Hawthorne and Mina or locate the historic Rockland Mines and Aurora.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Walker Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands in the mid-1950s show a rugged network of mining camps and river-valley towns centered around Walker Lake. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate historical sites like Bodie, Sodaville, and the Leviathan Sulphur Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Yerington, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Yerington, 1959 Print
    1957 Yerington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Mason Valley and Smith Valley region thrived on a mix of river-fed agriculture and copper mining in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Nevada Copper Belt Railroad and locate family landmarks like Sanders School or the Yerington Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Walker Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada and the Sierra Nevada crest meet in this mid-century study of the Eastern Sierra frontier. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines connecting Hawthorne to remote mining outposts like Bodie, Aurora, and Mina.

  7. 1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Walker Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high desert and the Sierra Nevada peaks come together in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining, military installations, and vast wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of old mining camps at Bodie or Candelaria and follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Smith Valley
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-desert valleys and Sierra peaks. Trace the mining history at Leviathan Mine or explore the early communities of Minden, Wellington, and the Washoe Indian Res.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1986 Map of Wilson Canyon, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Wilson Canyon, 1987 Print
    1986 Wilson Canyon
    1987 Print · USGS
    Lyon County’s dramatic desert mountains and river valleys are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace water rights and topography from Wilson Canyon across Missouri Flat, or locate early mining activity near Mickey Canyon and the Singatse Range.

  10. 2012 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2012 Print
    2012 Wilson Canyon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Springs, including Lyon County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2014 Print
    2014 Wilson Canyon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Springs, including Lyon County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Wilson Canyon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wellington Springs, including Lyon County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wilson Canyon, 2021 Print
    2021 Wilson Canyon
    2021 Print · USGS
    The West Walker River carves through this Lyon County landscape in the 2020s, revealing a desert terrain defined by deep canyons and irrigation. Trace local landmarks like Wilson Hot Spring, Elm Tree Cem, and the rugged peaks of the Singatse Range.

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